Religion of Shakespeare, The

Synopsis

Australian radio series in which Rachel Kohn talks to leading religious historians. In this edition she talks to William D. Rubinstein, Professor of Modern History at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Rubsinstein puts forward his theory that Shakespeare may have been a Catholic. There is also discussion on the authorship of Shakespeare, Rubinstein believing that the plays were written by Sir Henry Neville.

Series

Ark, The

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Radio

Notes

A transcript of the interview is available at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/ark/stories/2007/1852232.htm (accessed 2/2008).

Subjects

History; Religious studies

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Authorship; Religion; Catholicism

Credits

Producer

Geoff Wood; Rachel Kohn

Contributor

Rachel Kohn; William D. Rubinstein

Production Company

Name

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Distributor (Sale)

Name

ABC Commercial

Email

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Web

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Phone

1300 650 587

Fax

02 8333 3935

Address

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